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Quite possible. I could join the UA, but I suspect that my age will work against me once out of the apprenticeship. The UA has to accept me if I jump through their hoops and get in, but the employers will discriminate.

Originally Posted by qwerty hvac

Nope got out to make more money then the union will pay. What's wrong with that?

Depends if they're Local Sigs or National Sigs. In Chicago, UA HVACR Tech/SJm working for CBSS, Emcor, HBS, HS, JCSS, SBTS, etc. are co-equals in pay to the Pipefitters and Pipe Welders. $45.05/HR O-T-C. Like I said, maybe the wrong Union. Go to one of the big ones and ask for a Serviceman position. That's 80% of SJm, if you can live with that. UA A, B, C Card are for Local Sigs.

In you area union contractors pay an average $10 to $15 more an hour than non-union, we are at $52 an hour total package nobody can touch that, last I heard JLL was paying $25 an hour(if you are good) with really crappy bennies.

In you area union contractors pay an average $10 to $15 more an hour than non-union, we are at $52 an hour total package nobody can touch that, last I heard JLL was paying $25 an hour(if you are good) with really crappy bennies.

What are you in the check? My total compensation with time off paid and retirement bennies is a little over $52. And I don't have to pay for the BA's car and all his other perks.